La Crosse Method Protocol

Excuses for NOT Starting Allergy Treatment (and reasons to start)

February 14, 2024

Besides all the reasons we share for why people start allergy drop treatment following the La Crosse Method™ Protocol — we hear a few common reasons of why people DON’T start treatment over and over. Here are the three of the most common, and why you should think twice about delaying treatment. 1. “My symptoms…

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How Can I Reduce My Allergies Naturally?

January 30, 2024

In 2024, people are questioning all the products, supplements, and medications they use daily, and for good reason. There are apps to scan skin care products for ingredients, labels claiming “sulfate free,” and ever-changing food ingredient labels. It’s smart to examine the medications you take every day, or every season, and see if there are…

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What’s the difference between OIT and SLIT?

December 18, 2023

Oral Immunotherapy, or OIT, and Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT), are often talked about as treatments for food allergy. Each treatment has benefits, but they are different approaches. Let’s talk about how they differ, and how that can impact which approach to choose. The only way to treat the cause of allergies is through immunotherapy, where tiny…

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Can allergy drops make you sleepy?

November 7, 2023

Allergy drop immunotherapy does not make you sleepy. Some allergy symptom-relievers, like Benadryl, list drowsiness as a side effect, so you need to be thoughtful about when you take them. But, disease-modifying treatment like allergy drops, or sublingual immunotherapy, does not – because the ingredients are simple. The only ingredients in allergy drops following the…

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Are Allergy Drops Better Than Allergy Shots?

Are Allergy Drops Better Than Allergy Shots?

October 8, 2023

Research shows that both subcutaneous immunotherapy (allergy shots) and sublingual immunotherapy (allergy drops) can treat the root cause of allergy. Though, there are a few elements that patients can consider that may make allergy drops a better option for them. Safety and personalization Allergy drops following The La Crosse Method™ Protocol have a great safety…

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Is Sublingual Immunotherapy Effective?

August 4, 2023

Yes! Patient studies show that allergy drops, or sublingual immunotherapy following The La Crosse Method™ Protocol, are effective in reducing — or eliminating — allergy symptoms. Sublingual immunotherapy can also be effective in treating allergy-related conditions like asthma, eczema, headaches, and other illnesses that are negatively impacted by allergy. The goal for treating environmental allergies…

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Do You Have to Take Allergy Drops Forever?

August 4, 2023

For most patients, you should not have to take allergy drops forever. Personalized allergy drop immunotherapy following the La Crosse Method™ Protocol is meant to be a short-term therapy with long-lasting effects. What does that mean? Allergy drop immunotherapy is a custom treatment that contains precise amounts of the allergens that you’re allergic to. Over…

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How Often Can You Use Allergy Drops?

August 2, 2023

Allergy drops are not like other at-home allergy products like antihistamines, eye drops, and inhalers that give you a quick fix and then the benefits wear off. Allergy drop immunotherapy is a prescription therapy — a personalized, disease-modifying treatment. It’s tailored to each patient to train the body to stop reacting to problematic allergens —…

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What is sublingual immunotherapy?

June 29, 2023

Sublingual immunotherapy, also known as allergy drops, is a form of disease-modifying allergy treatment similar to allergy shots. Instead of a shot, sublingual immunotherapy works as a liquid drop that is placed under the tongue. Sublingual: applied under the tongue Immunotherapy: therapy that uses substances to stimulate or suppress the immune system to help the…

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How Long Does It Take for Allergy Drops to Work?

How Long Does It Take for Allergy Drops to Work?

May 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how long it takes for allergy drops to work? The short answer is that many patients report feeling better within a few months of treatment, but this timeline can depend on the patient, the severity of the allergies, and how consistent patients are with taking their allergy drops. The long version…

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